Vocabulary and Synonyms

This completes the proverb: 'Give a dog a bad name.' The full proverb is 'Give a dog a bad name and hang it' meaning that once someone or something gets a bad reputation, it's hard to overcome. The other options don't fit this proverb.

'Cleanliness is next to godliness' is a well-known proverb meaning that being clean and pure is morally virtuous. While not from the Bible, it expresses the idea that physical cleanliness reflects spiritual purity. The saying has been attributed to various religious and philosophical leaders.

The Sanskrit name Vipin (विपिन) means 'forest', 'woodland', or 'garden'. It refers to a forested area or natural grove. Option B is correct. Options A ('home'), C ('wisdom'), and D ('hinderance') are incorrect meanings.

Amit is a Sanskrit name meaning 'friend' or 'one who is friendly' (from 'amita' meaning boundless or immeasurable). The other options are completely different words.

Pravin is a Sanskrit name meaning 'skilled', 'expert', or 'capable' (from 'pravina'). It denotes someone who is accomplished or masterful in their craft.

TITILLATE means to stimulate or excite, often in a mildly provocative way. Its antonym would be something that makes people bored or uninterested. 'Bore' is the correct antonym, while 'regale' is actually a synonym.

Placidity means calmness, tranquility, or peacefulness of disposition. Disquietude refers to a state of anxiety, unease, or restlessness. These are direct antonyms - placidity represents calm while disquietude represents mental agitation. The other options (diligence, pugnacity, fractiousness) are unrelated to the concept of calmness.

Adventitious refers to something occurring accidentally or by chance, often in an unexpected location or context. It's commonly used in biology and medicine. Adventure Loving and Advantage/Disadvantage are incorrect associations based on the word's appearance.

The word 'apocalyptic' is derived from 'apocalypse', which refers to a revelation or prophecy, often concerning the end of the world. Therefore, it is directly related to prophecy and visionary revelation.

Astute means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. It is synonymous with shrewd, cunning, or sharply perceptive. Lewd means obscene, rules and laws are literal terms, and advantage is a related concept but not the definition.

Aspersion means an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. It is synonymous with slander, defamation, or casting doubt on someone's character. The other options (inspiring, ambitions, to represent someone in person) are unrelated meanings.

Avarice means extreme greed for wealth or material gain. It is the desire of wealth and possessions. The other options are incorrect: 'a variety of' is 'assortment,' 'variation' means change, and 'not interested in material world' describes asceticism, the opposite.